Fraudsters are now targeting people applying for US visas and are scamming them posing as government officials. Due to the recent increase in such scams, authorities have issued safety precautions for the general public.
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) warned foreign nationals that it never contacts applicants through social media. Rather all the communication is done through online government channels.
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Immigration fraud has been rising, especially among those looking to live, work, or study in the US. The Delhi Police arrested 108 fake agents at Indira Gandhi Airport this year, double the number from last year.
USCIS advises to be aware of scammers trying to contact you as officials. Their emails often have typos, unofficial domains like .net and .org instead of .gov, or promises of fast approvals for extra fees.
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If anyone receives such suspicious emails, you can forward them to the USCIS webmaster email. This will confirm the authenticity of the message and will help you report such frauds.
There are other discrepancies that can help you identify these scams like asking for payments outside the official USCIS system. The authorities warn against such tricks and encourage victims to report scams to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or local authorities.
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